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The Sun House

Galle · Sri Lanka

Upper Dickson Road, 18View location

9.8/10Excellent37 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.8/109.8
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About The Sun House

When you stay at The Sun House in Galle, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Galle Fort and Jungle Beach. This 4-star guesthouse is 4 mi (6. 4 km) from Unawatuna Beach and 11. 6 mi (18. 6 km) from Hikkaduwa Beach.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Breakfast is available daily for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

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When you stay at The Sun House in Galle, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Galle Fort and Mahendra Amarasooriya Park. This guesthouse is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Unawatuna Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Galle Fort 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mahendra Amarasooriya Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Galle International Cricket Stadium 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Galle Tennis Club 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Galle National Museum 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
All Saints Anglican Church 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Dutch Reformed Church 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
National Maritime Museum 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Galle Clock Tower 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Historical Mansion 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Old Dutch Hospital 1.6 km / 1 mi
St. Aloysius College 1.7 km / 1 mi
Meeran Mosque 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Galle Lighthouse 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
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  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Limited room details from hotel

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Limited room details from hotel

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Sun House

9.8
Excellent
37 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Shanti
No better place.
Great food, great service, great ambience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Oliver
Fantastic hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely property, friendly and effective staff. The location just outside Galle Fort is perfect, a short walk or even shorter tuk tuk ride up the hill and the peace and sanctuary of historic Sun House.

Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Girish
Excellent gem 💎 of a hotel in Galle , personalized service right from the time you enter the hotel , with a great welcome , overview explanation of the room and services , nice breakfast service , staff are amazing , very hospitable , right staff for right job -something you don’t find in Europe nowadays 😅. Will definitely recommend and come back in future . Just a small observation- the metallic door stopper in the bathroom is a safety hazard , I almost cut my feet on it and upon arrival the towels could be hot instead of cold … 😆
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Kirsten
We had a great stay at The Sun House. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the property was beautiful and the food was amazing (especially the homemade coconut ice cream!). We would love to come back!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Megan
One of the best hotel stays I've ever had and one of the highlights on my Sri Lanka trip. Comfortable accommodation, great restaurant and lovely staff. The people were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The front desk also helped me organise a wonderful day trip and transfers. The Sun House is also on a good location - in the hill area so it's quiet but close enough to the fort. Thoroughly recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Darrell
Gorgeous old colonial hotel that is an oasis of calm.. rooms are fantastic and staff are very friendly and attentive
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Lara Kim
Breathtaking villa, impeccable staff - would come again in a heartbeat and stay a lot longer!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Saliya
Gorgeously situated in a beautiful ex-colonial mansion, serving excellent food. Staff are efficient and friendly. The regular rooms are evocative and very comfortable, with choice of fan and air conditioning. The lack of a television is more than compensated for by the eclectic collection of books in rooms, and communal areas. I was lucky to stay in the Galleon Suite, which is the size of an apartment, with a shower and outdoor bath! An evening dip in the pool, followed by drinks at the bar was the perfect way to end the evening. The rates are unbelievably low. Highly recommended!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Sarah
Absolutely loved our stay at The sun house. Everyone was so kind, the room and pool area were lovely and the food excellent!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
EITHNE

Elegance personified

Wonderful service and good food in an elegant setting
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Amanda

Welcoming and unique boutique hotel

We had a fantastic two nights at The Sun House, located up the hill from the buzz of Galle. You can easily get a tuk tuk to the forts/cricket ground. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food was fantastic and we booked an experience with the chef to cook some Sri Lankan food. What a feast we made. The pool was a welcome rest at the end of the day. The room was comfortable with a big bathroom, balcony and a helpful mosquito net over the bed. The property is surrounded by trees for you to spot some amazing birds or even some monkeys. The lounge areas are comfy and have lots of fascinating history. A unique place to stay in Galle.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Una M C
Lovely hotel in a historic house with impeccable service. It has been recently refurbished and under new owners who have done a magnificent job. We stayed in the Dumas suite which has a balcony where you can watch birds and monkeys with a cup of morning tea. The serene gardens and swimming pool are a delight. Do not miss the Arrack Tasting menu dinner which was unforgettable. Staying here gives you a short walk to Galle Fort and a chance to stay in a beautiful house with gardens so the best of both worlds. Well done to all the team.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Rahman

One of the nicest properties I have stayed at

This hotel is amazing, i loved all the touches that makes it feel special, amazing common area with seating areas for pre dinner drinks, great rooms, amazing staff and great food, pool. Only a 10 min walk to the fort and is located in a quiet area. The curries were the highlight. I would definitely stay again next time I am in Galle
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2024
Silje
Sun House is a beautifully restored hotel, and the location is ideal, a short walk from the fort, in a quiet location. The hotel is stunning and nature was literally right outside our window, we had a wonderful time. The breakfast was delicious too, both the Lankan and western options. We particularly appreciated the kind and helpful staff who took such good care of us, special thanks to the manager and Priyantha who made our stay very pleasant and comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2024
Phil
This is an elegant, affordable, comfortable and extremely welcoming hotel situated in a green oasis just a few minutes walk from the centre of the city. The, room was spacious, the staff were extremely attentive and helpful and the breakfast excellent. Highly recommended.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2024
Yuvaraj

Absolutely breathtaking Villa

My wife and I had the most amazing experience in this hotel. From the staff, the food, the cocktails, the amenities, everything was splendid. They really do go the extra mile to make your trip wonderful. Kudos to Ronald and team for making our stay great. We stayed at the Taprobane Suite which had an outdoor bathtub which we sadly didnt use as much as we wish we did. The Gallean cocktail by their bartender with an infused arrack was my daily poison. The sri lankan breakfast followed by a dip in the pool was a great way to start the day. Overall, its 10/10
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2023
charlotte
Absolutely wonderful stay at a blissfully relaxing property ideally located for Galle Fort and beyond…service was impeccable and breakfast absolutely delicious. Thank you and we’d love to come again…
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
This is the most beautiful old house originally owned by a Scottish spice merchant. The furniture is attractive, the gardens and setting gorgeous and the food delicious. There are loads of books you can borrow.You wish it was your own house! The staff are so helpful and kind. Our son told us to visit as he had been there last summer. We are so glad we followed his advice. This was quite the best place we stayed in in Sri Lanka and we hope we can go back for longer next time.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent boutique hotel in a very beautiful and historic house
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
We stayed here on the recommendation of a friend and it went beyond expectations! The staff were just wonderful - you felt so so cared for and about, to ensure you had the best possible time. I really couldn't recommend Rukman and his team from both The Sun House and The Dutch House highly enough!

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The Sun House
Upper Dickson Road, 18, Galle, Sri Lanka

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